Agenda for 28 April 2010 Sully District Council Meeting
by Jeff Parnes
The Sully District Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Sully District Governmental Center Front Meeting Room, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA, 20151. The meeting will be canceled if Fairfax County Schools or after school activities are canceled due to adverse weather the day of the meeting.
Membership Presentation:
Fairfax County Human Services
Fatima Khaja, Demographics Department, Department of Systems Management for Human Services, Region 3 Office
Michelle Gregory, Regional Director, Department of Systems Management for Human Services, Region 3 Office
The Human Services presentation will focus on trends and challenges in Fairfax County. The presentation will emphasis data-driven human services trends and future directions.
Land Use and Transportation Presentations -
8:30
Proponent: Hillorie S. Morrison, Senior Zoning Manager, Agent for T-Mobile Northeast LLC
Action: 2232 approval of a telecommunications facility
Location: 3700 Centreville Road
T-Mobile is applying for 2232 approval of a telecommunications facility at 3700 Centreville Road. It will be designed as a “unipole” – antennas on the inside.
Balloon test for neighborhood has been rescheduled for 8:00 AM-10:00 AM on Saturday, 24 April with a bad weather date of 25 April.
Here is the link to the photosims: http://nbcapp.nbcllc.com/xythoswfs/webui/_xy-282504_1-s_TZ36qvFe the password is wireless
Site plan
9:00
Proponent: T-Mobile, represented by James R. Michal, Esq., Jackson & Campbell, P.C
Action: 2232 approval of a telecommunications facility (cell phone tower)
Location: Burke Garden Center property located at 3143 West Ox Road
T-Mobile is proposing a 100' high flagpole type structure with antennas installed internally and ground equipment within a wood fenced compound on the Burke Garden Center property located at 3143 West Ox Road. A special exception is required as the facility is planned for the residentially zoned portion of the property. New Cingular Wireless (AT&T Mobility) is interested in co-locating if the special exception is approved.
Old Business
The following associations have joined/renewed their memberships in the SDC in 2009:
I-66 Town Hall Meeting: Today and the Future: Common Sense Solutions to Address Gridlock
Held on Monday, April 19, 7 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax, VA
Congressman Frank Wolf and Fairfax County Supervisors Michael Frey and Pat Herrity hosted a panel of local, state, and national transportation experts who explored common sense solutions to the ever worsening gridlock on I-66.
Issues discussed include establishing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in the corridor, increasing the use of shoulder lanes, opening the Monument Drive and Stringfellow Road interchanges for non-HOV vehicles outside of normal HOV hours.
Congressman Wolf has posted a recap of the meeting on his website.
Scheduled Meetings/Activities:
E-Cycle Electronics Recycling
Sponsored by the Westfields Business Owners Association in cooperation with the National Reconnaissance Office
When: Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Sully District Governmental Center (Police Station) 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151
Recycle your old electronic equipment:
Computers
Monitors
Printers
Cell Phones
Fax Machines, etc.
Will you help?
Explore … the possibilities for the first Children’s Science Center in Northern Virginia.
Create … a place where imaginations run wild while children learn.
Inspire … the next generation.
Plans are currently underway to create a Children’s Science Center and the feedback of the community key to its success. We want to know your ideas, needs and wants for this amazing place of discovery.
Please join us for a discussion on important details about how the Children’s Science Center will operate. We're interested in your opinion on such important topics as museum exhibits and programming, target age range, cost of admission and location.
Successful "Electric Sunday" Program Expands to Include Fluorescent Light Recycling
The Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program, in partnership with Covanta Energy, Inc., is preparing to expand the "Electric Sundays" recycling program in 2010. These events will now offer residents an opportunity to recycle fluorescent light bulbs and tubes in addition to televisions, computers and peripheral electronic devices including keyboards, speakers, keyboards, printers, scanners, etc.
"More than eight thousand residents recycled over one million pounds of electronics at the ‘Electric Sunday’ events held at the I-66 Transfer Station during 2009," said Jeff Smithberger, Director of the Division of Solid Waste Collection and Recycling. "Thanks to the proven success of this program and the participation of the residents of Fairfax County, we are able to expand this program to include another ‘electric’ item -- fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, also known as compact fluorescent lights.
Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes contain a small amount of mercury. Given the high volume of fluorescent light usage in Fairfax County, properly recycling these bulbs and tubes can prevent mercury from entering our waste management system. Disposal of these materials at a household hazardous waste collection site allows for the recovery and recycling of the mercury, glass and aluminum contained in these bulbs and tubes.
Sept. 26 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
Oct. 2: Fall for Fairfax, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway. Family-oriented fall event. Document shredding will be available from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. only.
Oct. 23: Document shredding, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., North County Governmental Center, 12000 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston
Nov. 21 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
Fairfax County Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet
The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations with SAIC request the pleasure of your company at the Sixtieth Annual Awards Banquet honoring 2009 Fairfax County Citizen of the Year Clark Tyler and Citation of Merit Honorees: Harrison A. (Harry) Glasgow, James B. (Jim) Southworth, and Drew Tener
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Robert McDonnell, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia
Sunday, the Second of May at the Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner, 1960 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Virginia
Cocktails 6:00 p.m., Program 6:30 p.m. $65 per person in advance, $70 per person at the door, Cash Bar, Table Sponsorships Available
Please complete and submit the online reservations form at <>. Be sure to print a copy of the form before submitting it and bring payment and the RSVP form with you to the Banquet.
For more information, please contact John Jennison, Citizen of the Year Banquet Chair, at 703-591-5586 or via email at FedCOY2009@FairfaxFederation.org
Town Meeting on Lyme Disease
Chairman Bulova and Providence District Supervisor Smyth are hosting a Town Meeting on Lyme disease with Special Guest, Congressman Gerry Connolly on Saturday, May 5, at the Fairfax County Government Center.
The seminar will provide information about Lyme disease, how we can protect ourselves, what the County is doing to monitor the disease The Town Meeting will feature a panel of experts on Lyme disease and a question answer period in the Board auditorium. In addition, exhibits and from a wide variety of organizations.
Are you looking for ways to make your home more user-friendly and adaptable, so you can enjoy it for as long as possible? Universal design is a concept that can assist with making aging in place easier through design modifications to make your home safer and more comfortable.
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins and Providence Supervisor Linda Smyth are co-sponsoring a free workshop on Universal Design, Wednesday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2709 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton.
Workshop Schedule
9:00 Registration & Vendor Fair
9:45 Welcome and Overview
11:00 First Break Out Session
12:00 Second Break Out session
12:45 Vendor Fair
2010 Kinship Respite Days
For grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives who are raising a child for another family member. Saturday, May 15 10 a.m.—3 p.m.
Free activities for kinship children ages 3-12 who are Fairfax County residents. Nearby location is Mott Community Center in Fairfax. Registration required - call 703-324-3517. Sponsored by Fairfax County agencies.
Breaking Down Barriers Seminar
“Breaking Down Barriers,” is a seminar on the updated Americans with Disabilities Act and other employment-related laws affecting persons with disabilities.
When: Monday, May 17, 2010 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035
The Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs (OHREP) is hosting the seminar in partnership with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Washington Field Office (EEOC) and the ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia.
The seminar is free and will feature:
An overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.
Information on how to file a complaint and navigate the EEOC and OHREP investigative processes.
Question and answer session.
Obtain valuable and useful information on the rights of persons with disabilities and the responsibilities of employers. Service providers, nonprofit organizations, employers, advocacy groups and individuals interested in the rights of persons with disabilities are encouraged to attend.
Further information and registration is available by contacting Nicole Rawlings at 703-324-2953, TTY 703-324-2900.
Help Shape Virginia's Transportation Future FY2011-2016 Six-Year Improvement Program Working Draft Public Hearings
The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) invites your comments about essential rail, transit, transportation demand management, bicycle, pedestrian, and highway projects in the Working Draft FY2011-2016 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP) to be approved by the CTB in June 2010. (Public hearings for local/secondary/municipality-maintained roads are held in other forums.)
All projects in the SYIP that are eligible for federal funds will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which documents how Virginia will obligate its share of federal funds.
Lists of specific projects and changes from the current program will be available at the public hearing, at VirginiaDOT.org, drpt.virginia.gov, and at VDOT District and Residency offices prior to the hearing.
Northern Virginia hearing at Fairfax City Hall, 10455, Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA 22030 on 26 May 2010. Elected officials' open house at 6 p.m., public hearing at 7 p.m..
If you cannot attend a hearing, you may send your comments to: Public Information Office, VA Dept of Rail and Public Transportation, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219, drptpr@drpt.virginia.gov, or to Programming Director, VDOT, 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, Six-YearProgram@VDOT.Virginia.Gov. Comments must be received by 11 June 2010.
Action: 2232 approval of a telecommunications facility
Location: Rachel Carson Middle school
T-Mobile is applying for 2232 approval of a telecommunications facility at Rachel Carson Middle school. It will be designed as a “unipole” – antennas on the inside.
Balloon test for neighborhood has been scheduled for April 17th (with rain date of May 8th ) from 9-noon
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey M. Parnes
First Vice President
Sully District Council